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PPT
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Animal Identification Keys

For Teachers 1st - 4th
A clever presentation introduces youngsters to animal identification keys. On the first slide, viewers choose an animal and then answer yes-or-no questions about its characteristics. When they have completed the process, they click on a...
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PPT
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1st Grade Science Jeopardy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is one of the best Jeopardy-style presentations I've seen. Young scientists play a game whose categories include, Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Birds, and Insects. One very nice component of this PowerPoint is that there is a review...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Wildlife Federation

Birding Lane

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Birdwatching is a popular hobby. Young scientists test their knowledge of bird characteristics on their own bird-watching expedition. They take their journals on a walk and sketch the key characteristics of the birds they find while...
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Lesson Plan
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Lesson 3: Scientific Inquiry with WildCam Gorongosa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
When biologists installed cameras in Gorongosa National Park, they ended up viewing a lot more than the lions they were trying to help! Young ecologists observe one of Africa's most beautiful savanna regions with interactive trail camera...
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Activity
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Niche Partitioning Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Dinnertime on the African savanna is a highly choreographed event! Introduce young ecologists to the concept of niche partitioning through a hands-on activity. Pupils research animal behaviors and use data to develop an understanding of...
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Lesson Plan
National Science Teachers Association

Hop into Action

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Young scientists find out what makes amphibians such unique and interesting animals in this simple life science activity. After looking at pictures and discussing the characteristics of amphibians, learners complete a series of three...
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Learning
Essential Kids

Australian Animal Memory Game

For Students Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Kangaroos, platypuses, koalas...oh my! Your youngsters will love this printable memory game featuring eight different adorable Australian animals.
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Lesson Plan
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Cut and Paste Food Chain

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study life science. In this food chain lesson, students discover the different types of animals that make up an ecosystem. They discuss as a class and then work independently on a food chain activity. This lesson includes a...
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Worksheet
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Name that animal

For Students K - 2nd
A great way to classify organisms, is by counting the number of legs it has or how it moves. Little ones count the legs on five different creatures, then match the leg count to the proper animal name. Tip: Have them come up with other...
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Worksheet
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Wolves: DNA Pawprinting

For Students 9th - 12th
A mystery canine was shot and killed near Yellowstone National Park in the early '90s. Genetics whizzes explain how they might go about identifying whether the animal was a true grey wolf or a hybrid. A drawing of the animal's DNA bands...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Farm Animals

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Why are farm animals important to the community? Expand young farmers' knowledge of furry and feathered friends through stories and a video. There are several books recommended; however, you could use any book about farm animals. A video...
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Worksheet
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Animal Syllables

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Animal names are a great way to practice syllables with words your young scholars will be familiar with! Using images, students examine 7 animals and color in the number of paws that correspond with the number of syllables in that animal...
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PPT
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I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Preschoolers will love learning the song, " I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" with this PowerPoint. Each slide contains an image of an old lady and the animal she swallowed. Note: Audio does not appear to be working, however this...
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Lesson Plan
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Animals Jeopardy

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This animal science PowerPoint enables students to review the habitats and body parts of animals by participating in a Jeopardy review game. This interactive review game includes illustrations of animals as well.
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Lesson Plan
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Investigation: Reasoning and Proof

For Teachers K
Students explore animal characteristics by creating illustrations. In this animal identification lesson, students read a list of animal descriptions which they draw using crayons or colored pencils. Students view their drawings and...
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Interactive
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A Day With Animals

For Students K - 2nd
In this interactive animal science worksheet, students view animated illustrations of 30 animals and type in their correct name into the text box.
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Interactive
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English Exercises: Animals 1

For Students K - 1st
In this animal names interactive instructional activity, students use drop down menus to choose the name of each of 15 animals that are pictured. They submit their answers using the "Done" button.
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Worksheet
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Above and Below

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this spatial placement learning exercise, students identify the name of the animal that is above and below the other. Students write the name of the animal on the line. There are four animals.
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Worksheet
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English Exercises

For Students 1st
In this recognizing animal names reading worksheet, 1st graders name 10 animals. A word bank of the animal names is provided and students must write the name to match each animal picture. 
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Interactive
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English Exercises: Animals

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this animal exercises online instructional activity, students choose the correct word from a drop down menu in each of 10 sentences to name the animal. They fill in the blanks in 10 sentences based on the description of an animal and...
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Worksheet
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Animals Word Chop Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this animals worksheet, students assess 16 parts of animals names and decide which parts go together to form 8 specific animal names. Students write each animals name on the lines provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I'm A Cow

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students identify animal names and sounds. In this animal lesson, students look at animal pictures and practice saying their name and the sound they make. A sing-along where students insert names and sounds where appropriate is also...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Animals

For Students 6th - 9th
For this different types of animals worksheet, learners fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to sixteen clues associated with different types of animals.
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Lesson Plan
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Name Match

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this name match worksheet, students match up fourteen dinosaurs with the meaning of each of their names by drawing a line to connect one with the other.